Abstract
A community based exploratory study was conducted among the villagers (sample size, n=75) of Kanopur, Shippur and Boraidaha village of Sherpur Upazila of Bogura district, Bangladesh to explore the common practices regarding health and treatment facilities in rural areas. This study was carried out through questionnaire, participatory rural appraisal and focus group discussion. The result showed that the socio-economic condition of these areas was average in terms of others villagers of Bogura region. The current health and treatment facilities of these areas were moderate and study found that about 80% people were aware about personal hygiene. The study reveals acidity and fever were the most frequent diseases and most of the people were happy about the service of doctors and Government health Centre. The study revealed that the half of the population of these areas knew about expanded programme on immunization and exclusive breastfeeding during lactation period. This study also exposed that around half of the respondents has no knowledge about Oral Rehydration Solution, extra salt used in eating, antibiotic course and even in danger sign during pregnancy of mothers and pneumonia among villagers. Besides, in case of family matters and during diseases condition, decision was taken by household head or sometimes husband and wife both. This study concluded that overall health care delivery system was moderate and actions should be taken to improve the overall scenario of health system of these regions.
Highlights
Community based study can only reflect the true picture of disease prevalence in a given community and what are their treatment facilities
The study areas were randomly selected to know the current health situation and it seems to these area has better health service due to near of Rural Development Academy (RDA)
Health is the basic rights of human beings and the healthcare needs of individuals living in rural areas are different from those in urban areas, and rural areas often suffer from a lack of access to healthcare
Summary
Community based study can only reflect the true picture of disease prevalence in a given community and what are their treatment facilities. A large number of Bangladeshis, in the rural areas have little access to healthcare facilities. Mental health programs and healthcare facilities in these areas often mean less preventative care and longer response times in emergencies. The lack of healthcare workers has resulted in unconventional ways of delivering healthcare to rural dwellers, including medical consultations by phone or internet as well as mobile preventative care and treatment programs [4]. The overall situation of health care system is poor in developing countries like Bangladesh due to inadequate access to modern health services and poor utilization. Health is universally regarded as an important index of human development. Ill health is both the cause and effect of poverty, illiteracy and ignorance.
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